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Business Building with Platforms & Ecosystems
Platform Economics in AI
Platform Economics in AI: How Applications Like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and Hugging Face Leverage Multi-Sided Value Propositions and Network Effects.
Top AI Use Cases transforming industries in 2024
Explore the top AI use cases for 2024 across industries, highlighting key patterns, purposes, and functions driving innovation and efficiency in the past year.
2024 in review
A look back at fastbreak.one’s impactful year in 2024, highlighting new customer collaborations, innovative ventures, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge insights that are shaping the future of new business building.
Agenda 2025 for CEOs and Innovators
In 2025, the key to success lies in leveraging platform business models, scaling AI through strategic use cases, adopting venture studio methodologies, and focusing on new business building to navigate complex market ecosystems and drive future growth.
Recap B2B Platform Summit 2024
The blog emphasizes the critical role of a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in unifying AI initiatives, aligning them with business goals, and driving transformative innovation through visionary and entrepreneurial leadership.
The Case for a Chief AI Officer
The blog post explores the importance of appointing a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in the context of the lessons learned from the era of digital transformation spearheaded by Chief Digital Officers. It draws parallels between the early digital and current AI landscapes, emphasizing how a CAIO can unify fragmented AI initiatives into a coherent strategy that aligns with broader business goals. The post argues that beyond technical and managerial skills, a CAIO needs to possess entrepreneurial qualities to effectively harness AI’s potential for innovation and competitive advantage. It highlights the necessity for CAIOs to be visionaries who can navigate the complexities of AI technology, emphasizing risk-taking and value creation. Ultimately, the blog advocates for integrating the CAIO role into the core strategic leadership of companies to drive transformative changes across industries.
B2B Platforms
The Top 10 IoT Platforms to watch in 2024
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to be a driving force in the technological evolution, connecting everything from kitchen appliances to industrial machinery. As we move towards 2024, the landscape of IoT platforms is evolving, with a focus on security, data analytics, and seamless integration across various sectors. Here, we delve into the top 10 IoT platforms that are set to redefine our interaction with technology.
Coursera and the future of B2B education
In this insightful episode of Platforms for Future, we had the pleasure of hosting Lukas Lewandowski, the Regional Director at Coursera, to discuss the dynamic landscape of B2B education platforms. Lukas brought over two decades of experience to the conversation, sharing his journey from consulting to leading roles in tech giants like HP and SAP, and eventually moving into the edtech space.
Top 10 European Logistics Platforms
The European B2B logistics landscape is currently experiencing a period of transformative growth, characterized by the emergence of several innovative startups that have achieved unicorn status. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, the need for efficiency and innovation in logistics has become more crucial than ever before. Europe, being at the forefront of this transformation, boasts a number of B2B logistics platforms that are leading the charge in revolutionizing the industry.
Past, Present and Future of IoT Platforms
In this blog post, we delve into the complex and ever-evolving world of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, guided by insights from our recent podcast with Hans-Michael Kraus of Bosch-Rexroth’s Control X platform. This exploration encompasses the historical development, current state, and future prospects of industrial IoT platforms, highlighting the key challenges, achievements, and trends shaping this dynamic sector.
Platformize the future of logistics
During our discussion with Philipp Ortwein, CEO and Co-Founder of Instafreight, he shared a great deal of information regarding the impact of a digital platform strategy on a highly fragmented sector.
Scaling B2B platforms – Overcoming scaling bottlenecks
Platforms are recognized by corporations as a strategic approach to scale and gain business. Platforms, on the other hand, necessitate a new set of abilities and methods in order to succeed, as opposed to traditional ones. There is, however, an obvious mismatch between education and market need.
Toolkits, Processes and Frameworks
Platform Economics in AI
Platform Economics in AI: How Applications Like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and Hugging Face Leverage Multi-Sided Value Propositions and Network Effects.
Top AI Use Cases transforming industries in 2024
Explore the top AI use cases for 2024 across industries, highlighting key patterns, purposes, and functions driving innovation and efficiency in the past year.
How to leverage AI to boost your Venture Building Process
Overview of suggested AI tools and best practices to streamline and boost your Venture Building Process
The Platform Stack – How to evolve and create defensibility as a platform
The Platform Value Stack – a concept that helps you to define growth strategies for your platform.
The 3 layers of applied Ecosystem Thinking
In the digital era, the term ‘business ecosystem’ is more than a buzzword; it’s a pivotal concept for companies navigating the complexities of the modern economy. The interest in business ecosystems has surged, reaching a peak in early 2022, signaling a collective realization of their significance. This article delves into the three levels of ecosystem thinking, essential for companies looking to thrive through digital transformation.
Platform Crisis Response Strategies
Platforms are not immune against the Corona Virus and some of them are in major trouble. To survive a crisis a structured 4-step process is required. The process is led by a “Crisis Response Team”. A new “Crisis Response Canvas” supports the work of the team giving a structured framework to assess the situation, evaluate options and to take actions.
